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CJ Perry once almost retired Brie Bella from in-ring competition. For those who don’t know, CJ Perry faced Brie Bella in a 5-on-5 tag team match during the kickoff show of WrestleMania 32.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Nikki Bella Shuts Down Cooper DeJean Dating Rumors With Personal Admission

On Sunday the Eagles play a wild-card playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field with a kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET. The home game drew fans and attention to one rising star, cornerback Cooper DeJean.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 8

Nikki Bella Heading To Fiesta Bowl To Help Expand WWE ESPN Partnership

WWE and ESPN are expanding their partnership into the world of college football, according to the Sports Business Journal. The two sports and entertainment giants will be rolling out some fan-driven experiences during the remainder of the College Football Playoff.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Cooper DeJean and WWE Legend Nikki Bella Are Officially An Item

If you thought trying to cover a WR1 on a go-route was stressful, try navigating the absolute circus of celebrity dating rumors while trying to defend a Super Bowl title.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

The Bella Twins Will Compete For $1 Million In An Upcoming Mr. Beast Video

Nikki Bella and Brie Bella (The Bella Twins) will be part of a Mr Beast YouTube video dropping on January 7. The YouTube star recently posted a tweet online, where he revealed that 30 celebrities are going to compete for $1 million for charity.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 1

Brie Bella Comments On Potential Return To WWE

The return of multiple WWE Legends and Hall of Famers has been consistent well before the TKO days, and the influx of returns hasn't slowed down. During John Cena's last match at Saturday Night's Main Event last month, we saw multiple Hall of Famers at ringside, including Rob Van Dam and Mark Henry.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30

Nikki Bella Claims John Cena Finisher As Her Own After WWE RAW

Nikki Bella and John Cena will be linked together in pro wrestling conversations for the rest of the time. Bella and Cena were in a committed and public relationship for about six years from 2012 to 2018.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

5 Must-Face Opponents for WWE’s Nikki Bella

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella made her long-awaited return to WWE at Royal Rumble 2025 and has been working a full-time WWE schedule since the summer of 2025.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Total Apex Sports / December 30

Nikki Bella Fuels Cooper DeJean Romance Rumors with Eagles Tribute on WWE Raw

If you had “Nikki Bella soft-launching a relationship with a Philadelphia Eagles rookie” on your 2025 bingo card, go ahead and collect your prize, because the rest of us are still trying to process this timeline.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 23

Nikki Bella Brings the Heat to Monday Night Raw, Torches Lions Fans Amidst Cooper DeJean Romance Rumors

If you had “WWE Hall of Famer trolling Detroit Lions fans to defend her rumored 22-year-old NFL boyfriend” on your 2025 Bingo card, congratulations—you are officially a prophet.

Nikki Bella trolls Detroit Lions, Michigan football during WWE Raw

If you’re a Michigan football fan, the odds are you also root for the Detroit Lions when it comes to the NFL. It’s been a tough 2025 for that fan combo, and WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella further rubbed salt in the wound Monday night.

Wrestling News / Burn City Sports / December 16

WWE superstar Nikki Bella named Grand Marshal in 2025 Fiesta Bowl Parade

The Fiesta Bowl Parade has always blended sports, spectacle, and community. Now, in 2025, naming WWE superstar Nikki Bella as grand marshal pushes that formula into a bigger spotlight.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella Breaks Silence After Tough WWE Survivor Series: WarGames Loss

WWE held one of the most memorable Survivor Series: WarGames events on November 29 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. With an audience of 46,016 in attendance, the show became the first November premium live event to be hosted in a stadium, eclipsing last year’s 17,000-strong Vancouver crowd.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Nikki Bella Shocks WWE Fans With Emotional Announcement About Her Final Run

Nikki Bella has made a statement that will send shockwaves through the WWE Universe. The former two-time champion and WWE Hall of Famer confirmed that her current return to the ring is not another indefinite comeback. She said plainly that, however long this run lasts, a year or two, it will be her last and final run in WWE.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / November 10

WWE Raw Results: Nikki Bella Turns Heel in John Cena's Hometown

On the hottest Raw of 2025, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella finally betrayed La Primera Stephanie Vaquer. After Vaquer defeated Raquel Rodriguez to retain the Women's World Championship, Bella saved the champ from a post-match attack by Roxanne Perez.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / November 6

WWE Women Think Nikki Bella Is 'Lucky' For Getting Advice From Industry Great

If you haven't noticed in recent weeks, Nikki Bella has really started to find her groove in the ring. The WWE Hall of Famer returned to professional wrestling back in February after a three-year hiatus, and it had been even longer since she wrestled a singles match.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Nikki Bella Reflects on Her Recent WWE Return

The most recent appearance of Nikki Bella in the ring has reignited excitement among the WWE Universe. Following her last match on Raw with Roxanne Perez, she spoke about her performance, the fan reaction, and the personal growth that led to her return.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / October 28

Nikki Bella Gets WWE 2K25 Makeover After Calling Out Her In-Game Look

Nikki Bella was added to WWE 2K25 as part of surprise DLC last month, but the Hall of Famer's in-game look left a lot to be desired. After a lot of complaints, some of which came from Bella herself, 2K has rolled out an update that makes Nikki look a lot more like the way she looks in real life in 2025.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / October 16